Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3
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Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Introduced October 2017
- Replaced the Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Sony A7R III and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A7R III was unveiled 6 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7R III matches up vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony NEX-C3
A7R III | NEX-C3 | |||
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Revealed | October 2017 | August 2011 | More modern by 76 months | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 920k | Crisper screen (+520k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Sony A7R III
NEX-C3 | A7R III |
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Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony NEX-C3
A7R III | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Sony A7R III and Sony NEX-C3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A7R III compared to the NEX-C3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and NEX-C3 is 63 and 91 respectively.
Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and NEX-C3.
As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will result in more detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A7R III will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7R III | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-10-25 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 657 grams (1.45 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 100 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 3523 | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 400 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Cost at launch | $2,800 | $343 |